Lioresal Liquid Raspberry

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Novartis India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Baclofen (5mg/5ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Gamma Amino Acids Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	523

FAQ

How should Lioresal Liquid Raspberry be taken?

Take Lioresal Liquid Raspberry exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry then it should be consumed with food or milk. However, for night cramps, it would be best to use the medicine at night time or 1 hour before doing specific tasks like physiotherapy or washing.

Does Lioresal Liquid Raspberry have any effect on kidneys?

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may cause side effects in patients with normal kidney function which include excessive day time urination (pollakiuria), burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Generally, a lower dose of this medicine is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.

Can I take Lioresal Liquid Raspberry if I have a liver problem?

If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry. This is because the medicine may increase the production of liver enzymes. Hence, regular laboratory examination of liver enzymes is required while taking this medicine as advised by your doctor.

Can Lioresal Liquid Raspberry make you sleepy?

Yes, Lioresal Liquid Raspberry can cause sleepiness. It can make a person dizzy due to its sedative effect. It can also affect vision and therefore you should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Lioresal Liquid Raspberry affects you.

Does Lioresal Liquid Raspberry help anxiety?

Though Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is not approved to treat anxiety disorders, it has been observed in some studies that it is effective in treating stress which occurs after a trauma.

What if you forget to take Lioresal Oral Solution?

If you miss a dose of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry Reviews

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat muscular symptoms such as rigidity, tension, and stiffness that may occur due to various conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injury to the head, brain, or spine.

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry can be taken with food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

How Lioresal Liquid Raspberry Works

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is a muscle relaxant. It works on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm maintaining the strength of the muscles. This relieves pain and improves movement of muscles.

How to Use Lioresal Liquid Raspberry

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry

In Muscle relaxation: Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry

Muscle relaxation

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Liver ^CAUTION

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Lioresal Liquid Raspberry as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Lioresal Liquid Raspberry should be taken during meals with a little liquid.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.

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